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Entries from July 2008

Beretta Introduces New Shotgun Rebate Program: Beretta Bucks

July 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Beretta USA announces their Beretta Bucks promotion, offering customers an exciting incentive to buy a Beretta shotgun and enjoy a free Beretta shopping spree.
Beginning August 1, with the purchase of any Beretta Urika 2, Xtrema 2, 686 White Onyx, 687 Silver Pigeon II or 687 Silver Pigeon V shotgun, the customer will receive up to […]

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Tags: Shotguns

Information On Florida’s “Guns to Work” Law

July 31st, 2008 · No Comments

There have been various reports in the media regarding the recent court ruling on Florida’s “Guns to Work” law. The law, which allows law-abiding Florida citizens to keep a gun locked in their car while at work, was challenged by the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
In an effort to clear things up, the National Rifle […]

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Tags: Concealed Carry · NRA · Second Amendment Issues · Self-Defense Issues

Rock River Arms LAR-15 Elite Comp: A Top Notch AR-15 Variant With Some Great Features Out Of The Box

July 30th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Rock River Arms has introduced a new AR-15 variant: the LAR-15 Elite Comp. Guaranteed to shoot 1.5″ MOA, the Elite Comp features a number of very nice features, typically seen only on nicely upgraded AR rifles.
Chambered in 5.56 NATO (.223 Remington), the LAR-15 Elite Comp has a forged A4 upper with a 16″ chrome-lined […]

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Tags: Rifles

Gun Rights Radio Network: Podcasts for Every Type of Gun Owner

July 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Two years ago, my wife bought me my first iPod. I soon discovered ‘podcasting’ and the wide variety of free programming offered through iTunes. One of the first programs I discovered was the Gun Rights Advocates podcast hosted by Mark Vanderberg.
Podcasts, for those that don’t know, are audio (and in some cases video) […]

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Tags: General Information · Second Amendment Issues

Fantastic Raffle to Raise Money for a Fellow Gun Owner

July 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Over at the SIGForum, they have organized a raffle to benefit one of their members who is having some medical and subsequently monetary issues. To benefit him, a fellow member has organized a raffle. The prizes include an unfired Sig P225, a brand new P226, a shotgun, a Walther P22, a Citizen […]

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Tags: Uncategorized

Ruger SR9 Pistols Upgraded: The Recalled Ruger Pistol Sports Several New Improvements

July 18th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Ruger’s SR9 pistol was introduced in Fall of 2007 and became very popular with people looking for a full-sized, slim pistol. However, a small design flaw was found that could cause an unintentional discharge if dropped in just the right way. Ruger began a very large recall to fix this problem. I […]

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Tags: Pistols

RCBS Rotary Case Media Separator: Outstanding Case Cleaning Acessory for Reloading

July 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Like a lot of shooters, I reload my own ammunition. Cleaning the brass before running through the sizing and seating processes is always a good idea. I’ve tried washing the cartridge cases with various cleaning products, but have always come back to tumbling with walnut and corn cob media.
Separating the cases from the […]

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Tags: Reloading/Handloading

Louisiana Governor Jindal Signs Worker Protection Bill Into Law

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments

On July 2, 2008, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal signed Senate Bill 51 into law.  SB 51 allows all law-abiding employees, invitees, and customers to keep firearms locked in their vehicles while parked on publicly accessible parking lots, unless state or federal law already prohibits the possession of firearms on the premises, or the vehicle in […]

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Tags: Concealed Carry · NRA · Second Amendment Issues · Self-Defense Issues

Boston Tea Party 2008: Time to Send a Message to Massachusetts Lawmakers

July 14th, 2008 · No Comments

In 1998, former Massachusetts Governor Paul Cellucci (R) signed a law into effect that continues to violate our Second Amendment rights. Wednesday, July 23 will mark the ten-year anniversary of the signing of the Gun Control Act of 1998. Chapter 180 of the Acts was signed with the ill-conceived notion that crime […]

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Tags: NRA · Second Amendment Issues

Morton Grove Reconsiders Gun Ban: Meeting Tonight!

July 14th, 2008 · No Comments

In response to the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down the Washington, D.C. ban on handguns, the Village of Morton Grove is considering amending its own ban on handguns.
The Village has banned the possession of handguns since 1981, but according to its website, “Mayor Richard Krier has directed Corporation Counsel Teresa Hoffman Liston to […]

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Tags: NRA · Second Amendment Issues